Documents
Documents about different biblical subjects
Evangelism
December 9th, 2011Matthew 5:13-16 - We must be salt and light
John 4:34 -The harvest is great. Believe it!
True disciples are consumed with making more disciples. - Acts 4:14, 4:20 4:33, 5:14, 5:21, 5:29, 5:41-42, 6:1, 6:7
Sources of Boldness:
- 2 Timothy 1:7 - The Holy Spirit
- 2 Corinthians 3:12 - Hope
- Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - Conviction
Acts 4:29-31 – Pray for it
Hindrances to boldness:
- Pride – being afraid of what others think
- Small convictions – not seeing people as lost
- Selfishness – not caring about the lost
- Faithlessness – doubting that the harvest is great
Evangelism Tact
Principles
- 1 Peter 3:15-16 - Be prepared
- Matthew 7:6 - Be discerning
- Proverbs 15:1 - Not harsh
- Proverbs 17:27, 29:20 - Not hasty
Practicals
- Don’t argue doctrine
- Share about how Christ has changed your life
- Solicit responses and LISTEN